VIC · Government Primary
Melton West Primary School
Melton West 3337 · Prep-6
Melton West Primary School is a government primary school in Melton West, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 520 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
How Melton West Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Melton West Primary School ranks 1,485th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melton Specialist School, a government combined school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Melton West Primary School scores 925 — below average.
School zone
Melton West Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Melton West
Melton West Primary School is located in Melton West, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,450/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 8,784.
View full Melton West suburb profile →Schools near Melton West Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Melton West Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Melton | 0.3 km | 951 | 26 higher | 406 |
| Melton Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Melton | 0.5 km | 944 | 19 higher | 1,433 |
| Wedge Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melton West | 1.1 km | 976 | 51 higher | 848 |
| Heathdale Christian College - Melton CampusIndependent Combined · Kurunjang | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services - Djerriwarrh Community CollegeIndependent Secondary · Melton | 1.3 km | 929 | 4 higher | 39 |
| St Dominic's SchoolCatholic Primary · Melton | 1.5 km | 967 | 42 higher | 369 |
| St Francis Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Melton West | 1.5 km | 1012 | 87 higher | 1,846 |
| St Catherine of Siena SchoolCatholic Primary · Melton West | 1.6 km | 1002 | 77 higher | 522 |
| Kurunjang Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Melton | 1.6 km | 947 | 22 higher | 873 |
| Melton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melton | 1.7 km | 961 | 36 higher | 507 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melton West Primary School a government school?
Yes, Melton West Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Melton West Primary School offer?
Melton West Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Melton West Primary School's ICSEA score?
Melton West Primary School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Melton West Primary School?
Melton West Primary School has 520 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Melton West Primary School?
The nearest schools to Melton West Primary School are Melton Specialist School (0.3 km), Melton Secondary College (0.5 km), Wedge Park Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Melton West Primary School located?
Melton West Primary School is located in Melton West, VIC 3337. Visit the school website at http://www.meltonwestps.vic.edu.au/.